gazbev Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Yep, the only one who does the training is me, the only one who lets him off the lead is me, if I'm late home from work my wife or daughter takes him out for long lead walk. As someone has already stated from Joe Irving 'the person who gives the dog freedom is God',so far this has worked for me, I am the only one the dog has time for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I have a similar situation with my GF's two teenagers. I will be laying down the law again tonight when I see them. The dog lives with my GF who is able to take her to work (which enabled me to get her - I'm out 12 hours a day). The pup is just 8 months so I need to nip things in the bud, bud expect sullen faces and a few moans. I shall be moving in a couple of weeks so I will be able to spend much more time with the dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 My children have always taken my pups out for walks. They just have to follow rules. And why can't a 14 week old pup go for long walks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerman59 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Because it's bones, joints are still developing, normal they say initial 5 mins for every month of its life, long walks are total different to playing in the garden, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farma Geddon Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Because it's bones, joints are still developing, normal they say initial 5 mins for every month of its life, long walks are total different to playing in the garden,That's what I thought. Not something I believe in . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cockerman59 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Age that age I wouldn't be walking the dog anyway, play with it, start conditioning it at that age I would have already introduction the dog to retrieving , recall whistle, turn whistle, and noise using metal feeding bowls, banging them together, garden or small space only stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprucey Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Well as my grandfather used to tell me..... I've been keeping my powder dry and as for the past few weeks things are alot better. My foot finally hit the floor and he's no longer invited out for excursions. at 15 weeks I don't take him out for more than 10 mins at a time do a few basic things with him (play etc) I'm very happy in that most of the time he will just sit in front of me and give me a good eye... waiting. without me doing anything. I can understand why the books say the problem with novice's is they push on too fast.... it is so very tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I have a similar situation with my GF's two teenagers. I will be laying down the law again tonight when I see them. The dog lives with my GF who is able to take her to work (which enabled me to get her - I'm out 12 hours a day). The pup is just 8 months so I need to nip things in the bud, bud expect sullen faces and a few moans. I shall be moving in a couple of weeks so I will be able to spend much more time with the dog. Uh oh lol! How is she? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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